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Oracy in the Languages Classroom: Why Speaking Is So Much More Than Talking
When we talk about language learning, “speaking” often feels like the ultimate goal. It’s what learners and parents usually see as...
Silvia Bastow
Sep 7, 20255 min read


Results Day: Beyond the numbers - How I analyse, reflect and plan for the year ahead
Back in January, I shared a blog on Improving GCSE Performance Post-Mocks (link here ). Yesterday, I came across a LinkedIn post from...
Silvia Bastow
Aug 13, 20255 min read


Making Input Count: The Power of Comprehensible Input in Language Teaching
This academic year has been an incredibly full and rewarding one for me, filled with opportunities to speak at conferences locally,...
Silvia Bastow
Jul 12, 20257 min read


Fancy Trying Something Different? Why TPRS Might Be Worth Exploring in MFL
As language teachers, we’re always looking for ways to boost engagement, increase confidence and help our learners feel that what they’re...
Silvia Bastow
Jun 1, 20255 min read


Embracing the Target Language: Striking the Balance
Using the target language (TL) in Modern Language lessons is both a commendable and complex endeavour. However, for it to be successful,...
Silvia Bastow
May 3, 20256 min read


What I Learned from Paul Nation’s Webinar on Word Frequency and Vocabulary Learning
When we talk about teaching languages, it’s easy to get caught up in the grammar structures, the tenses, or the ever-growing pressure of...
Silvia Bastow
Apr 5, 20257 min read
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